Council Member in Bergen, New Jersey

2026 Primary Election

• Carol A. Kurtz — Executive Director Of Development in Tenafly, NJ

  Carol A. Kurtz is a Democratic candidate for Tenafly Council, advocating as an experienced voice for the community. With over 15 years in fundraising and development, she currently serves as Executive Director of Development at Alexander & Buono International. Her responsibilities include overseeing marketing, fundraising, and program development for musical competitions, coordinating events, and managing gala preparations. She is an alumna of Oberlin College.

• Anne Nelson — Candidate for Council Member in Tenafly, NJ

  Anne Nelson is a Democratic candidate for the Tenafly Municipal Council in Bergen County, New Jersey. She is competing in the June 2, 2026 primary election for one of two council seats. Nelson has secured an endorsement from the Democratic Committee of Bergen County. She is running as part of a competitive primary field that includes Carol A. Kurtz, John Roglieri, Jamie Corsair, and Aakash K. Shah, aiming to advance to the general election.

• John Roglieri — Incumbent Councilman in Tenafly, NJ

  John Roglieri serves as a Councilman for Tenafly, New Jersey, with his current term set to expire at the end of 2026. He is an active participant in various municipal committees, including the Department of Public Works, Economic Development, and the Police Commission. Additionally, he acts as a Council Liaison to the Tenafly Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Roglieri is seeking re-election as a Democrat for a council seat in the June 2, 2026 primary, where he is one of five candidates competing for two available positions.

• Aakash K. Shah — Emergency room physician in Tenafly, NJ

  Aakash Shah is an emergency room physician, a husband, and a father to a four-year-old daughter. He chose Tenafly as his home, drawn by its strong community, quality of life, and excellent schools. He aims to bring his professional experience of making tough, patient-first decisions and his commitment to integrity to the Tenafly Town Council. Shah believes residents deserve a strong voice in decisions that will shape the town for decades to come.